RECHARGE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

recharge

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj

Definition of recharge

as in to restore

to bring back to a former condition or vigor that extended vacation completely recharged my interest in my job

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as in to revive

to bring back to life, practice, or activity the collision has recharged efforts to make the warning mechanisms at railroad crossings idiotproof

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Recent Examples of recharge Melting snow and glacial ice feed the Kabul River, which cuts through the city, and recharge aquifers, which form the backbone of the city’s water system, supplying 80% of residents. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 Still, in the Southwest, more rain could alleviate drought and recharge underground aquifers. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026 Later at night, energy demand is much lower and electricity may be cheaper, so the cars can be recharged in time for the morning. — New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026 David Hearn, the former Olympics canoeist accused of damaging Washington's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool before prosecutors dropped the case, cannot be recharged, a judge has ruled. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recharge

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Set the scene The Homestead screams quirky, artful, and vintage yet restored—capturing a whimsical, fairytale ambiance embellished with hints of Southern charm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
But a federal judge ruled that the administration failed to provide due process, and ordered that hard passes to dozens of reporters be restored.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of restore

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However, in the 7th century, this all vanished; the temples were abandoned and later looted, and Kea never again revived its trade or harbor settlements.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis has revived Yemen's civil war after a four-year ceasefire.

— AHMED AL-HAJ, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of revive

Verb

Exfoliating cleansers are designed to help remove dead skin cells and everyday buildup, leaving skin feeling refreshed.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
In addition to these liquid upgrades, Jefferson’s also refreshed its packaging, something that other brands like Bardstown Bourbon Company have done over the past year or so.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of refresh

Verb

Organizers had been unable to renew their contract, and Stern suspected something was happening behind the scenes.

— Dick Slaughter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Although restaurant management did not respond to a request from The Sacramento Bee for comment, Kelly Rule, senior vice president of leasing for Pappas Investments told The Bee the restaurant chose not to renew its lease.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of renew

Verb

Ukraine needs to replenish exhausted front-line forces Ukraine needs to be able to commit forces quickly without taking them from elsewhere on the front.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
The well of theatrical releases has now replenished, and there are now more writers and directors around that are pushing the medium forward.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of replenish

Verb

Simmons is trying to resurrect his career after sitting out last season to heal a debilitating back injury.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Indian Motorcycle has roots stretching back more than a century, despite disappearing and being resurrected along the way.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

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